B. Charles, A. Cunningham, B. Evans, J. Shafer, C. Stahl, M. Steckley, J. Vay. J. Brennan, J. Crane, P. Kelly, T. Terranova

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1 MINUTES of the Study Session of the Board of Education of the West Irondequoit Central School District, Town of Irondequoit, Monroe County, New York held Thursday evening, March 9, 2017 in the Dake Junior High School, 350 Cooper Road, Rochester, NY BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT: ALSO PRESENT: ABSENT: B. Charles, A. Cunningham, B. Evans, J. Shafer, C. Stahl, M. Steckley, J. Vay J. Brennan, J. Crane, P. Kelly, T. Terranova S. Ertel, K. Finter, S. Flood, C. Miga Visitors: As per sign in sheet. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. with the pledge of allegiance. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion was made by Ms. Stahl seconded by Mr. Vay that the agenda be approved as amended. BUDGET PRESENTATION Mr. Brennan reviewed the Expenditures (non-personnel) portion of the budget. Discussion occurred. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment District Resident/Address None. Issue/Concern SUPERINTENDENT S REPORT Mr. Crane reported that Irondequoit High School was being used as a warming station/shelter for folks without power. Mr. Crane reviewed the weekend school events happening and provided an update on the February Institute for credit recovery. Mr. Crane also shared a recent news article from USA Today about Hidden Dropouts and the use of alternative high schools and another article from the NY Times about kids understanding transgender equality better than adults. Lastly, Mr. Crane reported that WICSD will participate in two Field Tests due to the fact that they are administered by computer. Others will be returned with WICSD not participating. REPORT OF THE TREASURER Board of Education Study Session of March 9, 2017 Page 1 of 5

2 REPORTS OF LEADERSHIP STAFF A. Curriculum 1. February I H S Institute Summary Mr. Crane shared information on the February Institute during the Superintendent s Report. B. Personnel 1. Resignations/Appointments/Other Upon motion by Mr. Charles with a second by Mrs. Cunningham the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the personnel agenda dated March 9, 2017, as recommended by the Superintendent of Schools, be approved as presented. Dr. Terranova also reviewed the March 23, 2017 Personnel Agenda. C. Business 1. Facilities Committee 2. Audit Committee Mr. Report. D. Approval of the Recommendation of the Committee on Special Education Committee on Special Education Upon motion by Mrs. Cunningham with a second by Dr. Steckley the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the recommendations dated March 9, 2017 of the Committee on Special Education for the and school years be approved as presented. OLD BUSINESS A. Approval of Revised Policies 1. #1510 Regular Board Meetings and Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedures) 2. #5110 Budget Planning and Development 3. #5130 Budget Adoption 4. #5511 Audit Committee 5. #5512 Reserve Funds 6. #7530 Child Abuse and Maltreatment Upon motion by Mr. Vay with a second by Ms. Stahl the following resolution was Board of Education Study Session of March 9, 2017 Page 2 of 5

3 BE IT RESOLVED, that revised policies #1510 Regular Board Meetings and Rules (Quorum and Parliamentary Procedures), #5110 Budget Planning and Development, #5130 Budget Adoption, #5511 Audit Committee, #5512 Reserve Funds and #7530 Child Abuse and Maltreatment by approved as presented. Upon motion by Mr. Vay with a second by Mr. Charles the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that policy #7532 Child Abuse be rescinded. NEW BUSINESS A. Review of School Calendar Mr. Crane reviewed the draft school calendar with approval anticipated at the March 23, 2017 Business meeting. B. Review of Board of Education Meeting Schedule Mr. Crane reviewed the draft meeting schedule with approval anticipated at the March 23, 2017 Business meeting. C. Tax Certiorari Decision Payment to Westage at the Harbor Condominiums Upon motion by Ms. Stahl with a second by Dr. Steckley the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Education of the West Irondequoit Central School District approve the transfer of $256, from the Tax Certiorari Reserve to the General Fund for the payment of a tax assessment refund for tax years 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 to the Jacobson Law Firm, P.C., as attorney for Westage at the Harbor Condominiums. Upon motion by Mr. Charles with a second by Ms. Stahl the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Education of the West Irondequoit School District to amend the budget as follows: Budget Information Amount Revenue Unappropriated Fund Balance $256, Expense Refund of Real Property Taxes $256, Board of Education Study Session of March 9, 2017 Page 3 of 5

4 D. Approval of Revised List of Authorizations, Appointments, Designations and Re- Adoptions Upon motion by Dr. Shafer with a second by Ms. Stahl the following resolution was BE IT RESOLVED, that the revised list of Authorizations, Appointments, Designations and Re-Adoptions dated March 9, 2017 be approved as presented. BOARD REPORTS A. Liaison Reports and Next Scheduled Meeting Date 1. Monroe County School Board Association Legislative Committee (Ann Cunningham, Bill Evans, Carolyn Stahl) Labor Relations (Bill Evans, John Vay) Information Exchange (Brian Charles, John Shafer) The next meeting is scheduled for March School/Community Groups Helmer Nature Center (Meg Steckley, John Vay) Mr. Vay reported that the pancake breakfast has been moved to I H S. PTSA (Ann Cunningham) Mrs. Cunningham reported that the next meeting is March 14. WIF (Ann Cunningham) Mrs. Cunningham reported that a meeting was held last week. WI Alumni Association (Brian Charles) Mr. Charles reported that he is now official in Linkedin. TLC (John Shafer, Carolyn Stahl) Ms. Stahl and Dr. Shafer reported that a meeting is scheduled in March. Facilities (Bill Evans, John Vay) Mr. Vay reported that the next meeting is scheduled for March Schools Irondequoit High School (Meg Steckley) Dr. Steckley reported that her walk-thru will be rescheduled. Dake Junior High (John Shafer) Dr. Shafer reported that he attended a faculty meeting last week. Rogers (Ann Cunningham) Mrs. Cunningham reported that she is scheduled to attend a faculty meeting at the end of March. Iroquois (Brian Charles) Briarwood/Colebrook (Carolyn Stahl) Ms. Stahl reported that she attended a faculty meeting and it was a great experience. Brookview/Seneca (John Vay) Mr. Vay reported that he is working to schedule a visit. Board of Education Study Session of March 9, 2017 Page 4 of 5

5 Listwood/Southlawn (Bill Evans) Mr. Evans reported that he attended a recent faculty meeting. B. Correspondence C. Review of Future Meetings Business Meeting Thursday, March 23, 2017 District Office 7:00 p.m. Study Session Thursday, April 6, 2017 District Office 7:00 p.m. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 8:37 p.m. following a motion by Dr. Steckley with a second by Ms. Stahl. Respectfully submitted, Patricia Kelly School District Clerk (Copies of all above-mentioned actions are filed with the supplemental file of the minutes of the meeting.) Board of Education Study Session of March 9, 2017 Page 5 of 5